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The Scholastic Clay Target Program was designed to provide an opportunity
for school aged shooters up through grade 12 to display their competitive
shooting skills and abilities in three different disciplines, trap,
skeet, and sporting clays. By participating in this program young
shooters are able to earn state and national recognition while learning
first hand, the importance of safe firearms handling, commitment,
responsibility, leadership and teamwork.
Thanks to a cooperative effort between the National Shooting Sports
Foundation (NSSF) and several other key partners, including the
Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA), the National Skeet Shooting
Association (NSSA), and the National Sporting Clays Association
(NSCA), the program is experiencing phenomenal growth, media recognition,
and increasing support throughout the firearms and shooting sports
industries.
Under the guidance and direction of experienced adult coaches,
young shooters are taught basic gun handling and shooting skills.
The only requirement is that each shooter is a member of a team,
and that each team is registered with SCTP National Program office.
Families with young shooters who would like to learn more about
this exciting program are encouraged to come out on Sunday mornings
and check the program out.
SCTP Competitive Divisions
- Rookie Division - 5th graders and below
- Junior Division - 6th, 7th, and 8th graders *
- Senior Division - 9th - 12th graders
* * Novice and Experienced categories in the Junior and Senior
Divisions.
The SCTP is open to all students enrolled in elementary, middle,
junior high or senior high school. And it's free to register. Our
group of talented young shooters has done very well during recent
state and national competitions. Just look below!
The SCTP results from 2002, 2003, and 2004
| 2002 |
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| Team |
Ohio State Shoot |
Grand American |
| Senior Novice |
843x1000 1st Place |
852x1000 12th Place |
| Junior Novice |
798x1000 1st Place |
869x1000 1st Place |
| 2003 |
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| Team |
Ohio State Shoot |
Grand American |
| Senior Experienced |
912x1000 2nd Place |
929x1000 14th Place |
| Senior Novice |
805x1000 3rd Place |
857x1000 14th Place |
| Junior Experienced |
880x1000 1st Place |
918x1000 3rd Place |
| Rookie |
657x1000 2nd Place |
694x1000 7th Place |
| 2004 |
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| Team |
Ohio State Shoot |
Grand American |
| Senior Experienced Team #1 |
930x1000 2nd Place |
955x1000 8th Place |
| Senior Experienced Team #2 |
905x1000 3rd Place |
924x1000 34th Place |
| Senior Novice |
803x1000 2nd Place |
834x1000 27th Place |
ARTICLES:
GCFG Youth Program
Xenia Daily Gezette, August, 2005
by Larry S. Moore
The youth Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) has become the opening
event for the Grand American preliminary week. Over 1600 youth from
across the United States converged on Vandalia to vie for trophies
and college scholarship money. The Greene County Fish And Game Senior
Experienced team outlasted a determined Lorain Team to claim second
place in the division. It was great to see Ohio well represented
in tournament. The shoot-off for second place lasted through three
extra rounds going to a sudden death format. The Greene County Team
coaches and parents are justifiably proud of their youth. Coach
Dave Shock, of Beavercreek explains, “The shoot-off format actually
played into our hands. Both Zach Hamilton and Ryan Shock are long-yardage
handicap shooters so they are used to the distance. The 22-yard
line is something our shooters have shot from many times. That was
an advantage for our kids." When asked about traveling to Sparta
in 2006, Shock replied, "I don't know if I will go to Sparta. If
we participate in the SCTP, we will have to ensure that our parents
are dedicated to go."
Photo caption: The Greene County Fish And Game Association Senior
Experienced Team placed second in the nation in their division.
Pictured (l to r) are: Coach Dave Shock, Beavercreek; Mearl Hine;
Zach Hamilton, New Carlisle; Ryan Shock, Beavercreek; Jake Harstel,
Cedarville; Elijah Sanders, Beavercreek; and Karl Wilburn, Cedarville
DOW Grant to Ohio State Trapshooting
X enia Daily Gezette, August, 2005
by Larry S. Moore
One highlight of the Grand American will provide for the future
of trapshooting in Ohio and especially the Ohio State shoot. The
Ohio Division of Wildlife presented a $150,000 grant to the Ohio
State Trapshooting Association (OSTA). This money will be used to
purchase new trap equipment for the future home of the Ohio State
Trapshoot. That location is currently under construction near Marango,
which is about twenty minutes north of Columbus. Division of Wildlife
Chief Steve Gray made the presentation, "The OSTA had to find a
new location for the Ohio State trapshoot. We are working with OSTA
at the new site. This grant money will be distributed as the project
is developed. We wish OSTA the best of luck in their new home. The
grant money is from the federal Wildlife Restoration Program, which
is a tax on shooting equipment and shotgun ammunition among other
outdoor related items. The Division hopes to use the facility for
hunter education and women in the outdoor programs."
Larry Wise, OSTA President said, "We thank the Division of Wildlife
for their support as the Ohio State shoot moves to a new location
in 2006. We are sad to be leaving the grand tradition of Vandalia,
but we are looking forward to the new facility and making it a first-class
shooting location." Dan Shock area OSTA delegate adds, "OSTA will
operate the state shoot there in 2006. We hope to run a spring shoot
prior to give us the opportunity to work out any bugs before the
state shoot. The grant is a big boost that will ensure the Ohio
State shoot has new trap equipment."
Photo caption: The Ohio Division of Wildlife presented a check
for $150,000 grant to the Ohio State Trapshooting Association. Pictured
at the presentation are Trent Weaver, Montgomery County Wildlife
Officer; Vivian Webb Secretary of OSTA; Dan Shock area OSTA delegate;
Larry Wise OSTA President; Tad Johnson OSTA; Sue Kaufman NE Ohio
OSTA delegate; and Division of Wildlife Chief Steve Gray.
* To learn more about the SCTP at the national level check out
their website at: www.nssf.org/sctp
** To learn more about GCF&G's commitment and our involvement
in this outstanding program you can email us with questions at:
sctp@gcfng.com
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